NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Which symptom listed below would indicate a complication following thyroidectomy?
Question 1 of 5
Sore throat.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Due to hypocalcemia (a complication of thyroidectomy), the patient will experience muscle cramping from low calcium levels.
Extract:
Which of the following is correct about DIC?
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is correct about DIC?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DIC involves both clotting and bleeding due to widespread coagulation activation.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client with asthma develops respiratory acidosis. Based on this diagnosis, what should the nurse expect the client's serum potassium level to be?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis causes potassium to shift from cells to the bloodstream, leading to hyperkalemia. This is a compensatory response to acid-base imbalance. Physiological Adaptation
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing goal for a client at risk for nutritional problems?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Promoting healthy nutritional practices is a proactive goal to prevent nutritional issues. The other options are either interventions or specific outcomes not universally applicable. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 5 of 5
An adult is taking warfarin daily. The client's international normalized ratio (INR) is 2.4. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An INR of 2.4 is within the therapeutic range (2.0-3.0) for anticoagulation, indicating the dose should be continued as ordered.